Trust falls won’t save you this time. Corporate Retreat is an upcoming horror-thriller from Aaron Fisher that takes the idea of a company getaway and twists it into something far more sinister.
At its core, Corporate Retreat follows a group of corporate executives attending what’s supposed to be a routine team-building trip. Instead, things spiral into a deadly nightmare when the retreat’s leader reveals a violent agenda, forcing everyone into a desperate struggle to survive.
The film leans heavily into a mix of horror and dark satire, turning corporate culture into the backdrop for psychological tension and brutal survival scenarios. Early descriptions have compared its tone to a collision of high-stakes horror and biting workplace commentary, where ambition and hierarchy quickly become life-or-death liabilities.
Fisher, who co-wrote the script alongside Kerri Lee Romeo, builds on his previous work by delivering a story that explores power structures and the cost of blind loyalty within corporate systems. The film has been described as an examination of “resilience in the face of a hierarchy that cares nothing” about its people, adding a thematic edge beneath the blood-soaked premise.
The cast brings together a strong ensemble, including Odeya Rush, Alan Ruck, Rosanna Arquette, and Ashton Sanders, alongside a lineup of rising talent. Their characters—ranging from executives to retreat staff—are thrown into a rapidly escalating situation where trust erodes and survival instincts take over.
Visually and tonally, Corporate Retreat appears to embrace both tension and dark humor, positioning itself as a horror experience that doesn’t just aim to scare, but also to critique the environments it’s set in. It’s a concept that feels especially timely, turning the familiar discomfort of workplace dynamics into something far more literal—and far more dangerous.
The film is currently slated to premiere at the Brussels International Fantastic Film Festival in April 2026, with a wider U.S. release expected on May 22, 2026.
If you’ve ever thought a work retreat felt like torture, Corporate Retreat is here to show you just how bad it can really get.